HaKesher, Inc.

Description

HaKesher is the umbrella organization for the following programs:

1. Jewish/Israeli cultural event productions and co-productions in the Greater Boston area for the past eighteen years:

• Appearances by well-known Israeli entertainers: Yehoram Gaon, Tuvia Tsafir, T-Pex, Tislam, Shlomi Shabbat, Habimah Theatre, Eyal Golan, Caveret, Miri Mesika, and many more.
• Social gatherings: Israeli Movie Club, classical Israeli folk dances, Karaoke nights, Book Club, B2B, and discussion groups, etc.
• Social events: International Women’s Day, Mimouna, Lag Ba’omer, Yom Ha’atzmaut, and Hanukah celebrations, Sing-a-longs, and talent shows.

2. HaKesher magazine for Hebrew speakers, established in 2003 (seven editions produced), provides a range of Israeli/Jewish services that support and build community, culture, business, social connectedness, and education:

• Highly informative/interesting articles on Jewish personalities and endeavors, from technology, business, education and arts, to leisure and philosophy.
• Business/personal ads, calendar listings, crossword puzzles, and trivia.
• A forum for linking up with Israelis in the Boston area and connecting with one’s heritage.